He said he had the information confirmed to him by a US Secret Service Agent at around midday local time.

The suicide took place a week after an armed Tennessee woman slammed her vehicle into a security barrier near the White House.

It is unclear if the incident was politically connected in nature, although CBS News security analyst Ron Hosko said that will be one thing law enforcement would look into as they investigate. "The president has been briefed", a White House spokeswoman said in a statement.

The Afghan president in his address said Afghanistan will leave no stone unturned to implement the project. He assured the Turkmen, Afghan and Indian leaders of Pakistan's full cooperation in making TAPI a success.

McEwan also hinted at a resumption of dividends at the group in the future following the much better financial performance. Millennium Management LLC boosted its position in Royal Bank of Scotland Group by 16.9% during the 4th quarter.

A gunman who attacked the military headquarters was wearing the uniform of the national army, according to a security source . Burkina Faso is one of a string of fragile countries on the southern rim of the Sahara that are battling jihadist groups.

The Grizzlies now head to Miami, where they look to even the two-game series with the Miami Heat tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. The Cavs beat the Grizzlies in Cleveland the night before, and picked the December 14 game to rest each of their stars.

- Tiger Woods had what he called "easily" his best round hitting the ball, and he didn't even break par at the Honda Classic. He was still sitting on the cut line before a double bogey on his 15th hole of the day dropped him to 7-over.

Joshua Harris , a founder of Apollo Global Management, was advising Trump administration officials on infrastructure policy. And that, on its own, raises concerns about the subsequent financial transactions between Kushner Companies and Apollo.

Paul Nancekivell said Thursday is unlikely the boy, who family have identified as Kaden Young , would have survived the night. Joseph River closed down a waste-water treatment plant for several hours in South Bend, a city of about 100,000 residents.

Trump has also been accused of sexual misconduct by almost 20 women. "I want people coming into this country based on merit". Matt Schlapp is the chairman of the American Conservative Union (ACU), which organizes CPAC every year.

Snowboarder killed in California; skiers killed in France
Also Friday, four French skiers - two men and two women - were killed in an avalanche in the French Alps, the Guardian reported . Rescuers used bare hands and shovels to dig out a man buried in snow after an avalanche at a ski resort in California.

Ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont abandons bid to reclaim power
Puigdemont has lived in self-imposed exile in Belgium since October past year and has fought a war or words with Madrid from afar. Rajoy said on Thursday that a Catalan leader "must be chosen now who is in Spain ... and who has no problems with the law".

Atlas V rocket scheduled to launch today
Atlas V rocket carrying the GOES-S mission for NASA and NOAA lifted off from Space Launch Complex-41 on March 1 at 5:02 p.m. It will work in tandem with the GOES-R satellite that was successfully launched by an Atlas V rocket on November 19, 2016.

United Kingdom retailer Toys "R" Us falls into administration
All 105 stores are continuing to trade despite its surrender to deep financial problems on Wednesday that left 3,000 jobs at risk. Alternatively, customers can use their deposits towards the cost of any other item bought in a store by 11 March.

Avengers: Infinity War Release Moved Up To April 27, 2018
And while many fans would love to have the movie as early as possible, Downey Jr. added his enthusiasm for seeing it earlier. Avengers: Infinity War is set to be the first of a two-part movie event that will conclude with Avengers 4 in 2019 .

PML(N) elects Nawaz Sharif 'leader for life'
Nawaz has already nominated Shahbaz for the prime minister candidate if PML-N wins this year's general elections. Mr Sharif was removed from the post of PML-N president by the apex court on Feb 22.

Turkish women sentenced to death in Iraq for IS links
A spokesman made the announcement Sunday as Iraq conducts trials for hundreds of foreign women who have been detained. One of them told the judge she had taken part in fighting against Iraqi forces alongside the jihadists, he said.